Organic Waste and Methane Contamination in Nigeria
Nigeria faces significant challenges in reducing methane emissions, with a goal to achieve a 30% reduction by 2030.
“It is tough, but we are not going to give up.” - Yusuf Kelani, Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Climate Change Matters
The country produces 32 million tonnes of solid waste annually, with only 20-30% being collected and properly treated, leaving 70-80% in open dumps, drains, or informal disposal sites.
- Pollution estimate: over 223 million as of 2023
- Percentage of world population: 2.7%
- Solid waste production: 32 million tonnes per year
- Proper waste collection and treatment: 20-30%
- Improper waste disposal: 70-80%
Author's summary: Nigeria struggles with methane contamination due to inadequate waste management.